International Business and Globalisation BA (Hons)

About the course

Gain a different perspective on the study of international business by drawing upon facets of globalisation. Consequently, you are able to build essential knowledge and skills for a career in business management – in the UK or internationally – together with an understanding of the process of globalisation. The first year sets the context in which businesses operate, introducing global issues alongside fundamental business skills. The second and third years develop global and international analysis and a choice of options allows for specialisation in areas such as politics, finance, HRM or economics. Other options include e-business, business law and the environment.

• An exciting opportunity to relate conventional business studies to international political, environmental and globalisation issues
• Optional paid placement year offering professional experience with employers such as IBM, Intel, VW, HSBC, M&S and Siemens
• Optional study exchange year in Europe or the USA
• Teaching in this department is rated 'excellent' by the Quality Assurance Agency (24/24)

An understanding of the globalisation process can help managers to plan more strategically and effectively and is essential for business survival. At no time has this been more obvious than during the 'credit crunch' and the global economic downturn. Visit dmu.ac.uk/globalisation for more information about globalisation and related study opportunities at DMU.

Key facts

UCAS course code: N120

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with a placement

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

• Typical offers at 280 UCAS Points for 2012 entry. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level and achieve one grade B or above in one subject
• Five GCSEs grades A–C including English Language and Maths
• International Baccalaureate: 28+ Points. We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

International students:

If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Teaching and assessment

Through lectures, tutorials and seminars, group work and self-directed study and e-learning packages. Assessment will include coursework (such as presentations, essays and reports) and exams or tests.

You will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures, tutorials etc) each week, and are expected to undertake at least 15 further hours of independent study to complete project work, research etc as required.

Course modules

First year

• The Global Environment
• Financial Decision Making
• Understanding Organisations
• Principles of Marketing
• Business Communications and Analysis
• Politics in Business

Second year

• European Business Issues
• The Making of a Global World Third year
• Contemporary Business Issues
• Globalisation and Democracy

Second and third year options include:

• International Marketing
• The Politics of the EU
• Accounting and Society
• e-Business
• Globalisation and International HRM
• Managing the Environment

Work experience and placements

Optional paid placement year offers invaluable professional experience.

Graduate careers

Few businesses can escape the effect of global forces on their operations and employers are looking for people with a knowledge and understanding of the global and international business environment. Give yourself a competitive edge in the graduate job market by completing the optional placement year.

Fees and funding

UK/EU Fees: £9,000

International Fees: £10,750

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Facilities

Our new £35 million building offers state-of-the-art teaching and computer lab facilities.